Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service in Britain. Before the 19th century, sending a letter was very expensive, and the cost was usually paid by the recipient, not the sender. This meant that many people refused to accept letters they couldn't afford. In 1840, Sir Rowland Hill introduced the Penny Post, which charged a uniform rate of one penny for any letter weighing up to half an ounce, and the sender had to pay in advance. This reform made postal services accessible to ordinary people and led to a massive increase in the volume of mail. Interestingly, the first adhesive postage stamp, the 'Penny Black', was also issued that same year.
❓ 강의에 따르면, 1840년 이전 우편 제도의 주요 문제점은 무엇이었습니까?
A. 편지들은 종종 운송 중에 분실되곤 했다.
B. 편지 발송 비용은 수신자가 부담했다.
C. 농촌 지역에는 우체국이 없었다.
D. 편지는 런던 내에서만 보낼 수 있었다.
✅ 正确答案
The cost of sending a letter was paid by the receiver.